jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Yes I know a guy. I'll have him message you
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Chicagoland Chat Thread
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jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Actually sorry his is a 2015 but I think the catback is the same. Message me I'll give you his Facebook info
Born_Into_This
Ready to race!
- Location
- Twin Cities, MN
- Car(s)
- 18 R
Sadly the 2015-17 versions don't fit, tip location is different due to rear bumper design. If not I would have jumped on a few already, even had them offered for free.
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
So what car parts are you guys hoping makes its way under the Christmas tree?
Today I swapped an engine for a mk6 cc guy. He let me keep the old motor for an added bonus, I'll probably rebuild it and sell it.
Today I swapped an engine for a mk6 cc guy. He let me keep the old motor for an added bonus, I'll probably rebuild it and sell it.
Hey fellow Chicagoans!
I am new to owning a performance car so spare me but I topped off my mk7 gti with G13 about 2 months ago and just recently noticed my coolant was back to being very low. I am not a super spirited driver so the coolant level seems kind of concerning. Also I cant see any obvious leaks. Is this common to go through that much coolant or do you think it is the case that there is a leak somewhere?
I am new to owning a performance car so spare me but I topped off my mk7 gti with G13 about 2 months ago and just recently noticed my coolant was back to being very low. I am not a super spirited driver so the coolant level seems kind of concerning. Also I cant see any obvious leaks. Is this common to go through that much coolant or do you think it is the case that there is a leak somewhere?
Dan00Hawk
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
Waterpumps/thermostats can be an issue on these cars which may or may not be related to your coolant loss: https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/thermostat-housing-and-water-pump-fail.353715/
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Working on as many vws as I do my money would be the water pump is going. It's not normal to burn coolant
So I have yet to take my car in for any work but I want to get my water pump issue fixed properly. Does anyone know of any good shops in the chicagoland area that are reasonably priced and specialize in vw so that I can get the proper work done for my car?
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Send me a pm with what you need, I specialize in vw's and don't charge an arm and a leg.
Sorry all, it has been quite a while. Very busy with college and internships. Here is an update on the car (Previous mods: APR intake, springs, wheels):
- APR Stage 2 ECU, DSG Tune
- AWE track catback with CTS catted downpipe
- Exterior mods (lights, spoiler)
Dan00Hawk
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
Looks like a well-sorted bunch of upgrades to make for a potent and reliable driver! Love the plate, too! Perhaps an intercooler somewhere down the road?
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Looking good. Motor mounts are a game changer and are relatively cheap
dmals
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL
x2 on the recommendations of upgrading the mounts, I went with BFI stage 1 mounts after going FBO stage 2 with Unitronic and they have been rock solid. Also had Jay and Carson install my mounts they do great work and literally finished the job in less than an hour.
riceburner
Autocross Champion
- Location
- nice try PPNT
- Car(s)
- MK5 Best GTI
^ oh nice, i'm getting in with them ASAP to install mounts as well! I got 034 street density for engine, trans and dogbone. super excite. 
jay745
What Would Glenn Danzig Do
- Location
- Slightly Outside Chicago
- Car(s)
- Mk6 racecar, Tacoma
Thanks man happy to help. Glad you're enjoying putting that power to the ground!
Going to feel like a different car when it's done ?^ oh nice, i'm getting in with them ASAP to install mounts as well! I got 034 street density for engine, trans and dogbone. super excite.